The iPhone Duo

Apple's debut into the foldable market comes with a passport form factor phone that, when open, looks and feels like an iPad mini. Apple calls it the iPhone Duo.

When opened, the Duo features an under-the-display camera which Apple calls the FaceTime Cam. Notably, the FaceTime Cam is not as great when compared to the main cover screen's front camera.

In the recently concluded September keynote, Apple confirmed the iPhone Duo will support the Apple Pencil, noting that this is their first iPhone to ever have this feature.

For authentication, Apple opted for a side-mounted fingerprint sensor (Touch ID), meaning we will not be seeing Apple's Face ID on the foldable. Additionally, the Duo can also be unlocked using the Apple Watch.

It features Grade 5 polished titanium frames and a titanium plate in the inner display, launching in two exclusive color options: Star White and Night Sky. Apple says the inner display utilizes a nano-texture and matte surface finish that will help resist scratches.

Pricing and Availability

The iPhone Duo will start at a premium price point of $1,999 for the base 256GB model, scaling up to $3,199 for the top-tier 2TB version. Pre-orders for major markets open on Friday, October 16, with official availability beginning Friday, October 23.

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